When some people move to Maryland, they’re surprised to learn about a few things. Learn the following 13 items and living in the Old Line State will be a bit easier.
- The art of picking crabs.
Flickr / Peter Walsh Once you’ve perfected this, you can eat crabs at a quick and delicious rate.
- And knowing that crabs are best near the end of summer to early fall.
Flickr / rashida s. mar b. Although the season technically starts in early April, crabs are at their heaviest and meatiest in October and November.
- Old Bay can be sprinkled on just about anything.
Flickr / Mike Mozart Fries, eggs, corn…
- Maryland weather can and WILL change in an instant.
Flickr / Hernán Piñera Never pack up your winter clothes entirely… just in case.
- And if a snowstorm is coming, beat the crowds to the grocery store.
Flickr / Andrew Dallos Need milk, bread, and toilet paper? Good luck.
- Traffic can be pretty horrific in the Old Line State.
Flickr / eddie welker The best way to be prepared is to leave a bit early.
- So keep things flowing by learning how to properly use a traffic circle.
Flickr / earl apricot Keep it moving and never stop in the middle.
- Maryland residents are very passionate about their teams.
Flickr / David Clow Sports rivalries are sure to cause a few “frenemy” relationships.
- Booze run? You need to go to an actual liquor store.
Flickr / Thomas Hawk Unless you live in one of the select few counties, you won’t find liquor at the grocery store.
- If you order an orange crush, this is what you’ll get.
Flickr / Barb Watson Not that orange soda drink.
- And even though this beer has a fancy name, we lovingly know it as Natty Boh.
Flickr / Isaac Wedin Perfect for summer get-togethers.
- Try not to fear bridges.
Flickr / JoshuaDavisPhotography …because they are literally everywhere in Maryland.
- Crab cakes are best here. Period.
Flickr / Pockafwye Crab cakes in other states don’t even come close.
What else do people learn when they move to Maryland? For another relatable Maryland list, click here!
Flickr / Peter Walsh
Once you’ve perfected this, you can eat crabs at a quick and delicious rate.
Flickr / rashida s. mar b.
Although the season technically starts in early April, crabs are at their heaviest and meatiest in October and November.
Flickr / Mike Mozart
Fries, eggs, corn…
Flickr / Hernán Piñera
Never pack up your winter clothes entirely… just in case.
Flickr / Andrew Dallos
Need milk, bread, and toilet paper? Good luck.
Flickr / eddie welker
The best way to be prepared is to leave a bit early.
Flickr / earl apricot
Keep it moving and never stop in the middle.
Flickr / David Clow
Sports rivalries are sure to cause a few “frenemy” relationships.
Flickr / Thomas Hawk
Unless you live in one of the select few counties, you won’t find liquor at the grocery store.
Flickr / Barb Watson
Not that orange soda drink.
Flickr / Isaac Wedin
Perfect for summer get-togethers.
Flickr / JoshuaDavisPhotography
…because they are literally everywhere in Maryland.
Flickr / Pockafwye
Crab cakes in other states don’t even come close.
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